Lead Special Education Teacher

Saginaw Covenant Academy is hiring a Lead Special Education Teacher . Must have Michigan teacher certification and endorsement in the subject. Covenant Academy is a year-round alternative high school diploma program for students ages 15-22. Regular school year ends June 18th, returning mid July. Great summer PTO and Fridays off during summer months . We are a mission-based school that meets students where they are, works to identify and eliminate barriers, and builds personal and meaningful parent-like relationships with each student. We offer half-day sessions, blended learning opportunities and personalized education plans to all youth who seek help, with a priority of concern and commitment to those who are most at risk and no other service is available. We will advocate with and on behalf of our youth to raise awareness in the community that all children and youth have the right to pertinent education, and to love, respect and genuine concern. A Lead Special Education Teacher is an experienced educator who combines direct instruction for students with disabilities with leadership duties, such as mentoring staff, managing IEP compliance, and coordinating curriculum. They act as a bridge between administration and special education staff to ensure high-quality instruction and adherence to legal mandates (IDEA).

Responsibilities and Duties Leadership & Mentorship:

Mentors new special education teachers and supervises paraprofessional support staff, including assigning duties and providing instructional guidance.

Compliance & IEP Management:

Oversees the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), ensuring all paperwork and services meet federal and state regulations.

Instructional Leadership:

Collaborates with administrators and staff to develop specialized curricula and behavioral support strategies, analyzing student data to improve outcomes.

Specialized Instruction:

Teaches students with various disabilities in resource or self-contained classrooms, adapting the general curriculum to meet individual needs.

Collaboration & Communication:

Acts as a liaison between parents, staff, school leaders, and external service providers regarding student needs and crisis management.

Required Qualifications Experience:

Requires several years of successful, full-time special education teaching experience.

Certification:

Valid state special education teaching certification/license.

Skills:

Strong knowledge of IDEA, behavioral interventions, curriculum adaptation, and leadership capabilities

Cognitive Demands:

Supervision of multiple students at once Establishing routines and procedures Maintaining a safe and orderly environment Create and implement instructional plans Participate in continuous professional development Effective oral and written communication skills

Physical Demands:

Occasionally lift/move objects weighing up to 25lbs Stand and walk frequently Occasionally sit on the floor or bend down/squat Withstand all demands presented by outside weather conditions at any time of the year Withstand a moderate noise level Be able to perform first aid/CPR if necessary Assist/lift students, as necessary

Company Benefits:

Health Insurance:

Medical, Vision, & Dental Plans 8% 401(k) company match Life, ADD, STD, LTD 100% paid by the employer Voluntary Plans Available For more information on Saginaw Covenant Academy, please visit our website at https://covenantacademies.org/saginaw/. CS Partners/Partner Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, height, weight, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

License/Certification:

Special Education Certification (Required)

Work Location:

In person